Five paradoxical mindsets to become future-fit

Amy Walters Cohen explores contemporary leadership through five paradoxical mindsets essential for thriving in a rapidly changing business environment.

The book highlights the need for leaders to embrace these paradoxes to navigate complex challenges and drive innovation.

Balancing tough decision-making with compassion.

Ruthlessly caring leaders are performance-focused and driven to achieve results, yet they deeply care about individuals.

They show compassion, treat others with respect, offer high support, provide necessary feedback, and engage in difficult emotional conversations.

Self-assured, decisive, and driven to learn from others.

Confidently humble leaders establish credibility, inspiring trust in their vision and decisions.

Recognizing the need for collaboration, they embrace vulnerability, acknowledge their limitations, and value the expertise and ideas of others.

To do the right things being politically savvy.

Politically virtuous leaders are shrewd, authentic, and maintain high integrity. They effectively influence others and consistently live their values, standing up for their beliefs and leading by example.

They practice transparency but are discerning about when full disclosure may be counterproductive.

Striving for ambitious goals while valuing sustainability.

Ambitiously appreciative leaders are highly driven and always striving for more, yet they maintain a balanced perspective, valuing life beyond work and well-being.

These leaders celebrate both performance and achievements and cherish important moments outside of work.

Combining boldness with accountability.

Responsibly daring leaders set ambitious goals, taking calculated risks while ensuring the business's safety.

These leaders are future-oriented, driving innovation, and continually striving to transform their business and the world for the better. They are visionary yet pragmatic, committed to making a significant impact.